Pakistani police report that on Sunday evening, two bombs exploded near an Islamic science school in Karachi, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens more. According to police, the bombs detonated minutes apart outside a restaurant near a Sunni religious school, killing several students and a child. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack yet. In another development, Pakistan announced that a senior al-Qaeda operative wanted in connection with two assassination attempts on President Pervez Musharraf has been handed over to a Pakistani detention facility. The Pakistani government stated that the suspect, named Qari Saifullah Akhtar, was arrested last week in Dubai and handed over to Pakistan by the United Arab Emirates. According to Pakistani officials, Saifullah Akhtar has met several times with Osama bin Laden, the al-Qaeda leader, and Mullah Omar, the fugitive Taliban leader.
Explosion of Two Bombs Near an Islamic Science School in Karachi - 2004-08-09
Two bombs exploded near an Islamic school in Karachi, resulting in at least eight deaths and many injuries. The attack has not been claimed by any group. Separately, Pakistan has received a senior al-Qaeda operative linked to assassination attempts on President Musharraf.
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📰 What Happened
Two bombs exploded near an Islamic school in Karachi, killing at least eight and injuring dozens.
- unknown attack students, bystanders
- Pakistani government arrest Qari Saifullah Akhtar
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The attack underscores the persistent threat of terrorism in Pakistan.
📝 Key Evidence
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